YSI IQ SensorNet NiCaVis NI Sensor User manual

OPERATIONS MANUAL

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NiCaVis 701 IQ NI

NiCaVis 705 IQ NI

OPTICAL SENSOR FOR NITRITE, NITRATE AND CARBON SUM PARAMETERS

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NiCaVis 70x IQ NI

Contact YSI

1725 Brannum Lane

Yellow Springs, OH 45387 USA

Tel: +1 937-767-7241

800-765-4974

Email: environme[email protected]

Internet: www.ysi.com

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Contents

1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1 How to use this component operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.2 Field of application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.3 Measuring principle of the sensor NiCaVis 70x IQ NI . . . . . . . . 6

1.4 Structure of the sensor NiCaVis 70x IQ NI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1.1 Safety information in the operating manual . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1.2 Safety signs on the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1.3 Further documents providing safety information . . . 8

2.2 Safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2.1 Authorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2.2 Requirements for safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2.3 Unauthorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.1 IQ SENSORNET system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.2 Scope of delivery of the NiCaVis 70x IQ NI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.3.1 Mounting the sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.3.2 Mounting the shock protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.3.3 Connecting the sensor to the IQ S

ENSORNET . . . . . . . 14

3.4 Initial commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.4.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.4.2 Sensor structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.4.3 Settings for the main sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.4.4 Settings for virtual sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4 Measurement / Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.1 Determination of measured values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.2 Measurement operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.3 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.3.2 User calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4.3.3 Sensor check/

Zero adjustment

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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5 Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5.2 Sensor cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5.2.1 Cleaning agents and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5.2.2 General steps to be taken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5.2.3 Basic cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5.2.4 Cleaning the measuring gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

6 Spare parts, maintenance equipment, accessories . . . . . . . . 41

7 What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

8 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

8.1 Measurement characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

8.2 Application characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

8.3 General data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

8.4 Electrical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

9 Indexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

9.1 Explanation of the messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

9.1.1 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

9.1.2 Informative messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

9.2 Status info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

10 Appendix: Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

11 Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

11.1 Ordering & Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

11.2 Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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1 Overview

1.1 How to use this component operating manual

Structure of the

IQ SENSORNET

operating manual

Fig. 1-1 Structure of the

IQ SENSORNET operating manual

The IQ SENSORNET operating manual has a modular structure like the IQ SENSORNET

itself. It consists of a system operating manual and the operating manuals of all

the components used.

Please file this component operating manual into the ring binder of the system

operating manual.

IQ Sensor Net Operating Manual

System

Operating

Manual

(Ring Binder)

IQ Sensor

Operating

Manual

MIQ Module

Operating

Manual

MIQ Terminal

Operating

Manual

Component Operating Manuals

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1.2 Field of application

The NiCaVis 70x IQ NI is an online sensor for the on-site determination of nitrite,

nitrate and carbon sum parameters in waste water treatment plants.

The range of application comprises control, feedback control and monitoring.

Measuring location

Ultrasound cleaning

system

The ultrasound cleaning system ensures low maintenance and long-term reli-

able measurement operation.

The ultrasound source integrated in the sensor excites the measurement

windows to produce vibrations in the ultrasound range. The

movement of the surface as a result of this prevents the growth of

pollution in almost all cases and, thus, ensures reliable measured

values during continuous operation.

Compressed air

cleaning (option)

The sensor is designed to be equipped with an additional compressed air-driven

cleaning system, which supports the ultrasound cleaning system as necessary.

1.3 Measuring principle of the sensor NiCaVis 70x IQ NI

The sensor operates according to the measuring principle of UV- spectrometry.

Any substance present in a measuring solution attenuates a light beam that

penetrates the measuring solution. The attenuation (absorbance) of the light

beam is measured for individual wavelengths.The wavelength dependent distri-

bution produces the absorbance spectrum.

The wavelength range where an absorbance occurs is characteristic of the

substance.The extent of the absorbance depends on the amount of the

substance.

The influence of typical interference matrix variants occurring at municipal waste

water treatment plants can be eliminated by including the entire absorbance

spectrum.

With this measuring principle, measuring does not take place continuously but

at intervals.

NiCaVis 701 IQ NI Aeration tank, inlet or outlet

NiCaVis 705 IQ NI Outlet

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1.4 Structure of the sensor NiCaVis 70x IQ NI

The sensor has a light source (1), a measuring gap (3) to enable the contact of

light with the measuring solution, and a detector (5) to measure the attenuated

light beam.

The sender of the optical system (2) directs a light beam, the measuring beam

(6), through the measuring solution and a second light beam, the reference

beam (8), over a distance without measuring solution. The test sample is

between both measurement windows (3) in the measuring gap.

The receiver of the optical system (4) directs the measuring beam and reference

beam to the detector. In the detector, the light is received by fixed photo diodes.

Fig. 1-2 Structure of the sensor

1 Light source

2 Sender of the optical system

3 Measuring gap between the measurement windows

4 Receiver of the optical system

5 Detector

6 Measuring beam

7 Reference beam

8 Connection for the optional compressed air cleaning system

7

6

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2 Safety

2.1 Safety information

2.1.1 Safety information in the operating manual

This operating manual provides important information on the safe operation of

the product. Read this operating manual thoroughly and make yourself familiar

with the product before putting it into operation or working with it. The operating

manual must be kept in the vicinity of the sensor so you can always find the infor-

mation you need.

Important safety instructions are highlighted in this operating manual. They are

indicated by the warning symbol (triangle) in the left column. The signal word

(e.g. "CAUTION") indicates the level of danger:

NOTE

indicates a situation where goods might be damaged if the actions mentioned

are not taken.

2.1.2 Safety signs on the product

Note all labels, information signs and safety symbols on the product. A warning

symbol (triangle) without text refers to safety information in this operating

manual.

2.1.3 Further documents providing safety information

The following documents provide additional information, which you should

observe for your safety when working with the measuring system:

 Operating manuals of other components of the IQ S

ENSORNET system

(power packs, controller, accessories)

 Safety datasheets of calibration and maintenance equipment (e.g. cleaning

solutions).

WARNING

indicates a possibly dangerous situation that can lead to seri-

ous (irreversible) injury or death if the safety instruction is not

followed.

CAUTION

indicates a possibly dangerous situation that can lead to slight

(reversible) injury if the safety instruction is not followed.

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2.2 Safe operation

2.2.1 Authorized use

The authorized use of the NiCaVis 70x IQ NI consists of its use as a sensor in

the IQ S

ENSORNET. Only the operation and running of the sensor according to

the instructions and technical specifications given in this operating manual is

authorized (see chapter 8 T

ECHNICAL DATA). Any other use is considered unau-

thorized.

2.2.2 Requirements for safe operation

Note the following points for safe operation:

 The product may only be operated according to the authorized use specified

above.

 The product may only be supplied with power by the energy sources men-

tioned in this operating manual.

 The product may only be operated under the environmental conditions men-

tioned in this operating manual.

 The product may not be opened.

2.2.3 Unauthorized use

The product must not be put into operation if:

 it is visibly damaged (e.g. after being transported)

 it was stored under adverse conditions for a lengthy period of time (storing

conditions, see chapter 8 T

ECHNICAL DATA).

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3 Commissioning

3.1 IQ SENSORNET system requirements

Software versions of

the controller and

terminal

components

The operation of the NiCaVis 70x IQ NI requires the following software versions

in the IQ S

ENSORNET:

For cleaning with

compressed air via

a relay

3.2 Scope of delivery of the NiCaVis 70x IQ NI

The following parts are included in the scope of delivery:

 SensorNiCaVis 70x IQ NI

 Sensor sleeve

 Shock protectors

 Operating manual

 DIQ/S 28X Controller software: Version 3.72 or higher

 DIQ/S 182 Controller software: Version 3.45 or higher

 MIQ/MC3 Controller software: Version 3.72 or higher

 MIQ/MC2 Controller software: Version 3.72 or higher

 MIQ TC 2020 XT Controller software: Version 3.72 or higher

 DIQ/S 28X Controller software: Version 3.72 or higher

 DIQ/S 182 Software version: Version 3.45 or higher

 MIQ/CR3 Software version: Version 2.90 or higher

 MIQ/R6 Software version: Version 2.90 or higher

 MIQ/CHV PLUS Software version: Version 2.90 or higher

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3.3 Installation

3.3.1 Mounting the sensor

NOTE

The sensor is an optical precision instrument that should be protected against

shocks. Make sure that the distances to the wall, bottom and other installation

surroundings are sufficient. If necessary, protect the sensor from hitting with the

protective ring provided. Mount any fixing elements only on the stable metal

shaft.

NOTE

Always make sure the surface of the enclosure is not damaged by sharp-edged

objects. The enclosure of the sensor may not touch any metallic objects in order

to prevent contact corrosion.

NOTE

Do not suspend the sensor on the sensor connection cable. Risk of cable break

and water penetration at the cable gland.

A wide range of mounting accessories is available for the installation of the

NiCaVis 70x IQ NI (see chapter 6 S

PARE PARTS, MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT,

ACCESSORIES). Thus, all prevalent ways of mounting are possible.

Generally, observe the following general rules

when mounting the sensor at the

measuring location:

Horizontal

installation

When mounting the sensor horizontally, the measuring gap opening should be

on the side. Thus, any air bubbles can escape upward after cleaning and no sed-

iment can collect in the measuring gap. The sensor should be aligned in parallel

with the flow direction.

Fig. 3-1 Horizontal installation

Measuring gap opening

Flow direction

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Vertical installation For vertical installation, mount the sensor in a position that allows interfering ele-

ments in the measuring gap to escape with the current. In the case of vertical

installation, the minimum flow rate is 0.2 m/s so the measuring gap is kept clean

optimally.

Fig. 3-2 Vertical installation

Protection against

shocks

When installing the sensor, always make sure it cannot knock against a wall or

another obstacle. Make sure the safety margins are sufficient (e. g. with sus-

pended mounting).

Mount the enclosed shock protectors (see section 3.3.2). Their soft rubber com-

pound absorbs hard impacts.

Fig. 3-3 Sensor with mounted shock protectors

Flow direction

Measuring gap opening

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3.3.2 Mounting the shock protectors

The shock protectors consist of two rings, a cap and four cable ties. To mount

the shock protectors, proceed as follows:

Fig. 3-4 Mounting the shock protectors

1. Plug the cap (pos. 2 in Fig. 3-4) on one of the two rings (pos.1).

2. Put the assembled unit on the sensor end and fix it with 2 cable

ties (pos. 3) as shown in Fig. 3-4.

3. Put the second ring on the cable end of the sensor and fix it

with the remaining two cable ties in the same way.

1

3

2

Sensor with mounted

shock protectors

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3.3.3 Connecting the sensor to the IQ SENSORNET

Connection cable A sensor connection cable of the SACIQ or SACIQ SW type is required to

connect the sensor. The cable is available in different lengths. Compared to the

standard model SACIQ, the SACIQ SW sensor connection cable is optimized

regarding its corrosion resistance in seawater and brackish water and adapted

for use in conjunction with the NiCaVis 70x IQ NI. Information on this and other

IQ S

ENSORNET accessories is given in the YSI catalog and on the Internet.

Are the plug

connections dry?

Before connecting the sensor and sensor connection cable, please make sure

the plug connections are dry. If moisture gets into the plug connections, first dry

the plug connections (dab them dry or blow them dry using compressed air).

NOTE

Do not suspend the sensor on the sensor connection cable but use the suitable

mounting equipment. Information on this and other IQ S

ENSOR

N

ET

accessories

is given in the YSI

catalog and on the Internet.

How to connect the SACIQ (SW) sensor connection cable to the ter-

minal strip of an MIQ module is described in chapter 3 I

NSTALLATION

of the IQ S

ENSORNET system operating manual.

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Connecting the

sensor to the sensor

connection cable

Fig. 3-5 Connect the sensor

1. Take the protective caps off the plug connections of the sensor and the

SACIQ (SW) sensor connection cable and keep them safe.

2. Plug the socket of the SACIQ (SW) sensor connection cable onto the

plug head connector of the sensor. At the same time, rotate the socket

so that the pin in the plug head connector (1) clicks into one of the two

holes in the socket.

3. Then screw the coupling ring (2) of the sensor connection cable onto

the sensor up to the stop.

SACIQ (SW)

1

2

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3.4 Initial commissioning

3.4.1 General information

The sensor is immediately ready to measure.

Use calibration after

initial ommissioning

On the basis of a reference measurement ("laboratory value"), check whether

the default settings deliver sufficiently accurate measured values or whether you

want to carry out a user calibration (see section 4.3 C

ALIBRATION).

CAUTION

Never look into the measuring window or put objects into the

measuring window during operation! The emitted UV radiation

can damage the eyes!

In the case of authorized use, inadvertent eye contact with the

light beam is not possible.

How to adjust the settings is described in the following section (sec-

tion 3.4.3).

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3.4.2 Sensor structure

The physical sensor is the sensor with the instrument or model designation,

NiCaVis 70x IQ NI. The physical sensor processes the measurement signal

(absorbance spectrum) and supplies up to 5 measurement results to the

IQ S

ENSORNET. The measurement results are administrated like 5 sensors that

differ in hierarchy as follows:

Main sensor The sensor for nitrite/nitrate measurement is the main sensor.

It registers on the system under the designation, NiCaVis 70x IQ NI and the

series number of the physical sensor.

Virtual sensors All other sensors for nitrite/nitrate measurement or carbon measurement are

virtual sensors.

You register on the system under the designation, NiCaVis 70x IQ NI and the

series number of the physical sensor.

Sensor overlapping

settings and

functions

Some settings and functions are sensor overlapping. Sensor overlapping set-

tings are generally edited in the setting menu of the main sensor.

These are the most important sensor overlapping settings and functions:



Measuring location

 Times of the measuring cycle

(

Meas. interval

,

Cleaning duration Air

,

Adjustment phase

etc.)



Signal smoothing

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3.4.3 Settings for the main sensor

Measuring cycle A measuring cycle consists of the cleaning procedure, the adjustment time for

the measuring system and the determination of the measured value. The follow-

ing graphic demonstrates the relevant settings:

Fig. 3-6 Measuring cycle of the sensor

Carrying out

settings

Using <S>, switch from the measured value display to the main menu of the

settings. Then navigate to the setting menu (setting table) of the sensor. The

procedure is described in detail in your IQ S

ENSORNET system operating

manual.

Default values are marked in bold.

Time

Adjustment time

Measurement

Measuring

cycle

Measuring interval

Cleaning

A change of the following settings will take some time (up to a few

minutes) until it can be seen in the measured value display:



Measuring mode



Measuring location



Number of N-sensors



Number of C-sensors

Further changes can only be made when the last changes are visi-

ble in the measured value display.

Menu item Settings Explanations

Measuring mode



NO3-N



NO3



NO2-N



NO2

The measured parameter is displayed

in the selected citation form.

When changing the

Measuring mode

setting, always check the

Measuring

location

setting.

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Measuring location

NiCaVis 701 IQ NI:



Activation



Inlet



Outlet

NiCaVis 705 IQ NI

:



Outlet

(permanently set)

Measurement location or application of

the sensor.

 The possible measurement loca-

tions are displayed depending on the

currently set measuring mode.

 The sample matrix on which the cal-

culation of the measured value is

based changes with the location of

the sensor.

When the measurement location is

changed, all virtual sensors are

deleted.

Measuring range

- Display of the measuring range

(see chapter 8 T

ECHNICAL DATA).

Cal - # raw value 1

Value pairs of the user calibration (see section 4.3.2).

Note

: Leave those values unchanged during the initial commission-

ing.

Cal - ref. value 1

Cal - # raw value 2

Cal - ref. value 2

Number of N-sensors

Number of C-sensors

1 ... 2

0 ... 4

Apart from the main sensor, up to 4

more sensors can be displayed.

The settings for the additional sensors

are done in the menus for the respec-

tive sensors.

Zero adjustment Factory

User

Setting of which zero adjustment is

used in the sensor.

 Factory zero adjustment or

 Zero adjustment carried out last

Signal smoothing



On



Off

Switching on/off the signal smoothing.

For details, see

Response time t90

.

Menu item Settings Explanations

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Response time t90

3 ... 60 min Response time of the signal smoothing.

Depending on the sample matrix, mea-

sured values can vary more or less

strongly (e.g. due to foreign bodies or

air bubbles).

The signal filter (here, the

Response

time t90

) reduces the limits of variation

of the measured values.

The

Response time t90

specifies the

time after which 90 % of a signal

change are displayed.

This menu item is only available with:

Signal smoothing

=

On

The specified time is used as a guide

value for low (10 min) to high (60 min)

signal smoothing and can deviate from

the value that was set.

Cleaning mode



On



Off

Switching on/off the automatic, time-

controlled cleaning function.

Cleaning type



Ultrasound



Air



Ultrasound+air

Cleaning methods / adjustment time

This menu item is only available with:

Cleaning mode

=

On

The duration of the cleaning procedure

with air is set in the menu item

Cleaning

duration Air

.

Cleaning duration Air

0,5 ...10 ... 300 s This menu item is only available with:

Cleaning type

=

Air

and

Cleaning type

=

Ultrasound+air

For this setting to come into effect, the

setting

Settings of outputs and links

/

Relay function

/

Sensor controlled

/

Puls duration

/

Automatic

has to be

selected for the linked relay.

Please note the software requirements

for the components with relay outputs,

MIQ/CR3, MIQ/R6, MIQ/CHVPlus,

DIQ/S 182, DIQ/S 28X (see section

3.1).

Save and quit

- The system confirms the saving of the

settings and the display switches to the

next higher level.

Menu item Settings Explanations

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